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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OATH OF OFFICE -- Ms. Sherry Davis
IV. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VI. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ITEMS
VI.A. Election of Board Officers
VI.B. Appointment of Legal Counsel
VI.C. Posting of Public Notices
VI.D. Appointment of Recording Secretary
VI.E. Authorization of District Signatures for District Financial Accounts
VI.F. Consideration to Adopt Previously Approved Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Exhibits
VI.G. Appointment of Board Audit Review Committee
VII. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
VII.A. February 11, 2020, 1:30 pm, Regular Board Meeting, Hancock Leadership Center
VII.B. March 6, 2020, Noon, Special Called Meeting, Hancock Leadership Center
VII.C. March 13, 2020, 11:00 am, Special Called Meeting, TPSD Central Office
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
VIII.A. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree (TPSD Goal #4)
VIII.A.1. Docket of Claims #68186 through #69162 in the amount of $2,784,459.17 for the period of February 1, 2020 through March 6, 2020; and Athletic Activity Ref Pay paid officials and fees in the amount of $5,485.45 for the period of February 1, 2020 through March 17, 2020 for a grand total of $2,789,944.62.
VIII.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending January 31, 2020
VIII.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
VIII.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
VIII.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
VIII.A.2.d. Monthly Financial Report (Not Required)
VIII.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Jim Turner
VIII.B.1. Licensed and Classified Personnel Recommendations
VIII.C. Office of Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton
VIII.C.1. Revision of Policies DJAA--Authorized Signatures; and DJAAB--Contract Signing Authority
VIII.C.2. First Reading of New Policy DJEA--Purchasing Authority
VIII.D. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brock English
VIII.D.1. Expulsion Recommendation--Student Case #52-2019-2020
VIII.D.2. Expulsion Recommendation--Student Case #53-2019-2020
VIII.E. Office of Executive Director of Operations Mr. Charles Laney
VIII.E.1. Change Order #1--Church Street Parking Lot Project
VIII.F. CONSENT AGENDA
VIII.F.1. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree (TPSD GOAL #4)
VIII.F.1.a. Contracts to be Acknowledged and Awarded #CO2338 through #CO2345 and SFR2030 through SFR2031
VIII.F.1.b. Ratification of Contractual Agreements #CO2132, #CO2346, #CO2347, #CO2349, and #CO2350; and BC#2019-2020-004
VIII.F.1.c. Approval of Donations #2019-2020-075 through #2019-2020-096
VIII.F.1.d. Permission to Submit Grants #2069 through #2151
VIII.F.1.e. Permission to Accept Grants #2066 and #2067; and #2069 through #2071
VIII.F.1.f. Permission to Advertise Bids--BD2015--Football Video Board
VIII.F.1.g. Permission to Advertise Bids (Ratify)--BD2009 - Lawhon Roof C Building
VIII.F.1.h. Permission to Award Advertised Bids--BD2009 Lawhon Roof Bldg. C; BD2013 Interactive Display Panels;
VIII.F.1.i. Acceptance of AEE Grants Submitted by TPSD (70 grants totaling $219,982.13)
VIII.F.2. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brock English
VIII.F.2.a. Student Transfer Report
VIII.F.2.b. Overnight Field Trip Requests (Secondary)
IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT -- Dr. Rob Picou
IX.A. Executive Summaries
IX.A.1. District of Innovation--Mrs. Stewart McMillan
IX.A.2. Targeted Support & Improvement (TSI) for Tupelo Middle School and Additional Targeted Support & Improvement (ATSI) for Tupelo High School and Rankin Elementary School -- Dr. Brock English
IX.A.3. Ad Valorem Collections Received Through February 29, 2020 -- Mrs. Rachel Murphree
IX.B. Communication -- Dr. Rob Picou
IX.B.1. Update on School Cleanings--Mr. Charles Laney
IX.B.2. Distance Learning Update--Mrs. Kim Britton (Prek-5), Dr. Brock English (6-12)
IX.B.3. Superintendent's Report -- Dr. Rob Picou
IX.B.3.a. Update on State's Response to COVID-19--Dr. Rob Picou
IX.C. Board Master Calendar Review and Future Agenda Topics -- Dr. Rob Picou and Board Members
IX.C.1. Board Master Calendar
IX.C.2. Future Agenda Items
X. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X.A. Employment of 2020-2021 Building Administrators
X.B. Consideration of Executive Session
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 24, 2020 at 1:30 PM - Regular
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presenter:
Mr. Gregg Ellis
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III. OATH OF OFFICE -- Ms. Sherry Davis
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
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IV. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
Attachments:
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V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Attachments:
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VI. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ITEMS
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
VI.A. Election of Board Officers
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Attachments:
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VI.B. Appointment of Legal Counsel
Presenter:
Board President
Attachments:
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VI.C. Posting of Public Notices
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Attachments:
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VI.D. Appointment of Recording Secretary
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Attachments:
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VI.E. Authorization of District Signatures for District Financial Accounts
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Attachments:
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VI.F. Consideration to Adopt Previously Approved Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Exhibits
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Attachments:
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VI.G. Appointment of Board Audit Review Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Attachments:
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VII. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
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Subject:
VII.A. February 11, 2020, 1:30 pm, Regular Board Meeting, Hancock Leadership Center
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VII.B. March 6, 2020, Noon, Special Called Meeting, Hancock Leadership Center
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VII.C. March 13, 2020, 11:00 am, Special Called Meeting, TPSD Central Office
Attachments:
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VIII. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VIII.A. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree (TPSD Goal #4)
Presenter:
Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Docket of Claims #68186 through #69162 in the amount of $2,784,459.17 for the period of February 1, 2020 through March 6, 2020; and Athletic Activity Ref Pay paid officials and fees in the amount of $5,485.45 for the period of February 1, 2020 through March 17, 2020 for a grand total of $2,789,944.62.
Presenter:
Mr. Eddie Prather
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VIII.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending January 31, 2020
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Subject:
VIII.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.2.d. Monthly Financial Report (Not Required)
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Jim Turner
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Licensed and Classified Personnel Recommendations
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Office of Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton
Subject:
VIII.C.1. Revision of Policies DJAA--Authorized Signatures; and DJAAB--Contract Signing Authority
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C.2. First Reading of New Policy DJEA--Purchasing Authority
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brock English
Subject:
VIII.D.1. Expulsion Recommendation--Student Case #52-2019-2020
Subject:
VIII.D.2. Expulsion Recommendation--Student Case #53-2019-2020
Subject:
VIII.E. Office of Executive Director of Operations Mr. Charles Laney
Subject:
VIII.E.1. Change Order #1--Church Street Parking Lot Project
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
VIII.F.1. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree (TPSD GOAL #4)
Subject:
VIII.F.1.a. Contracts to be Acknowledged and Awarded #CO2338 through #CO2345 and SFR2030 through SFR2031
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.b. Ratification of Contractual Agreements #CO2132, #CO2346, #CO2347, #CO2349, and #CO2350; and BC#2019-2020-004
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.c. Approval of Donations #2019-2020-075 through #2019-2020-096
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.d. Permission to Submit Grants #2069 through #2151
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.e. Permission to Accept Grants #2066 and #2067; and #2069 through #2071
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.f. Permission to Advertise Bids--BD2015--Football Video Board
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.g. Permission to Advertise Bids (Ratify)--BD2009 - Lawhon Roof C Building
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.h. Permission to Award Advertised Bids--BD2009 Lawhon Roof Bldg. C; BD2013 Interactive Display Panels;
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.1.i. Acceptance of AEE Grants Submitted by TPSD (70 grants totaling $219,982.13)
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F.2. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brock English
Subject:
VIII.F.2.a. Student Transfer Report
Subject:
VIII.F.2.b. Overnight Field Trip Requests (Secondary)
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT -- Dr. Rob Picou
Subject:
IX.A. Executive Summaries
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.A.1. District of Innovation--Mrs. Stewart McMillan
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.A.2. Targeted Support & Improvement (TSI) for Tupelo Middle School and Additional Targeted Support & Improvement (ATSI) for Tupelo High School and Rankin Elementary School -- Dr. Brock English
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.A.3. Ad Valorem Collections Received Through February 29, 2020 -- Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Communication -- Dr. Rob Picou
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B.1. Update on School Cleanings--Mr. Charles Laney
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B.2. Distance Learning Update--Mrs. Kim Britton (Prek-5), Dr. Brock English (6-12)
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B.3. Superintendent's Report -- Dr. Rob Picou
Subject:
IX.B.3.a. Update on State's Response to COVID-19--Dr. Rob Picou
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Board Master Calendar Review and Future Agenda Topics -- Dr. Rob Picou and Board Members
Subject:
IX.C.1. Board Master Calendar
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C.2. Future Agenda Items
Subject:
X. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Subject:
X.A. Employment of 2020-2021 Building Administrators
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Consideration of Executive Session
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Attachments:

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